Q: Class Rank?
A: 6th
Q: Parents?
A: Brian and Rebekah Krasinski.
Q: Future Plans?
A: Attend SUNY Binghamton for undergrad with a major in neuroscience, then go to medical school to become a neurologist.
Q: Honors & Awards?
A: National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Sciences, Academic Achievement in AP English Language and Composition, Academic Letter Award, Avon Rotary Student Volunteer Recognition Award, Academic Achievement in AP World History, Chuck McFadden Student Service Award.
Q: Activities & Sports?
A: Soccer, Book Club, National Honor Society, theater, restorative committee, mathletics.
Q: What’s your proudest achievement from high school?
A: Teaching my twin brothers how to ride a bike.
Q: What will you miss most about school?
A: Seeing my siblings every day and hanging out with my friends.
Q: What’s the most important lesson learned in high school?
A: Just be nice to people.
Q: What do you hope your life looks like in 10 years?
A: I hope to be finishing my doctorate and working in a hospital, becoming rich.
Who inspires you to do your best?
A: Myself. I am always fighting with myself because I know I can do better and I force myself to work harder to fulfill my potential.
What’s your favorite place in Avon?
A: The Greenway Trail. It feels like I’m in another world, and the air always tastes so good there. I feel peaceful there when I’m on a walk or a bike ride.
Q: If you could tell your 8th grade self one thing, what would it be?
A: You’re doing so well. Don’t get down on yourself and keep going.
Q: What do you want people to know about what it’s like to be you?
A: Being me is kind of a roller coaster. One day I’m convinced I’m the best person in the world, and the next I wonder why people even want to be friends with me. Being 17 is pretty cool, and I love being a dancing queen. I’m almost an adult, so this feels like the last time I can.
Q: What would the title of your autobiography be?
A: That’s something I’ve never thought of, but it would definitely be something unserious.
Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
A: Madelaine Petsch. She is a natural redhead and would capture my essence perfectly.
Q: What’s your most listened to song?
A: I listen to all sorts of music, and I tend to have a favorite song for a couple weeks and then I find a new one. At the moment, my most listened to song is “That’s All” by Genesis. It’s a classic and it has a fun sound despite its sort of sad meaning.
Q: How has living through a pandemic changed you?
A: It made me realize that I adapt well when major changes happen. I used to think that change would kill me, but I’ve become the type of person that will always go with the flow and deal with whatever life throws at me.
Q: What scares you about the future?
A: The future itself. It’s hard to imagine my life later when all I know is Avon. I haven’t even flown on a plane yet! How am I supposed to even think about the future?
Q: What gives you hope about the future?
A: It hasn’t happened yet, so whatever happens is up to me. I can do (almost) whatever I want. A plan I have right now might end up being completely different in the future, and that gives me hope.
Q: What’s one time you were stronger than you thought you could be?
A: When I was diagnosed with palmar psoriasis and couldn’t move my hands or write for months. I thought I would never get better, but I had my family and friends there to support me, and they gave me the strength to keep fighting for a solution, which I have found.
Q: What advice would you give your 38-year-old self about being a good parent to a teenager?
A: Let your kids live their lives and learn things for themselves. Keep them safe and make sure they know you care about them, but don’t hold them back from experiences they need to have.